Standard Horizon HX-100S - Manual (Page 22)

HX100/HX150 Page 22
6. BASIC OPERATION
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
 False distress or emergency messages:
 Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
 Messages to or from a vessel on land;
 Transmission while on land;
 Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).
6.2 INITIAL SETUP
Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “ 4.2.2 BATTERY
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL”).
6.3 RECEPTION
1. Press and hold the key for two seconds to turn the radio “on”.
2. Press the key twice to enter the squech level ad-
justment mode (“ SQL” is displayed to the left of the
channel number).
3. When “ SQL” is displayed, press the key until the “ ” indicator
appears on the display, then press the key.
4. Press the key to enter the speaker volume adjustment mode (“ VOL”
is displayed to the left of the channel number).
5. When “ VOL” is displayed, press the / key until
the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable
level, then press the key.
6. Activate the squelch level adjustment mode by press-
ing the key twice. Press the key until the ran-
dom noise disappears, then press the key. This
state is known as the “Squelch Threshold”.
7. Press the or key to select the desired chan-
nel. Refer to section “ 9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL AS-
SIGNMENTS” for available channels.
8. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (press
the key, followed by the / key) to the de-
sired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD
is displayed indicating that the channel is being used or the radio is not
squelched.